Scandal on the Green: College Football Coach’s Golf Habits Spark Controversy and Raise Eyebrows

Ever wonder if there’s such a thing as playing too much golf during the summer? Well, Auburn’s head coach Hugh Freeze might just be testing that theory — and stirring up a bit of chatter while he’s at it. The guy’s reported to have swung his clubs nearly a dozen times, topping other SEC coaches with public handicaps, sparking curious glances from fans and pundits alike. But here’s the twist: Freeze isn’t batting an eye or apologizing for it. With a laser focus on getting Auburn back in the win column this fall, he insists golf is just part of the rhythm between practice and recruitment — never at the expense of his team’s preparation. Sure, Auburn’s 2026 recruiting buzz isn’t exactly booming right now, but blaming the links? That feels like a stretch. Maybe there’s a little strategy in these swings after all — a long game play, Freeze calls it, grounded in transparency and faith it’ll pay dividends down the road. Curious to see how golf and gridiron collide in his playbook? LEARN MORE.

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